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Heather McPherson

Heather McPherson

Political Fundraiser

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fundraising - with integrity and determination - can make the world a more just and joyful place.

  • Education

    • Valley Leadership Institute

      2002 - 2003
      Graduate Civic Education with an emphasis on the San Fernando Valley

    • California State University, Northridge

      1983 - 1988
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre/Theater

    • California State University, Northridge

      2018 - 2020
      Masters Humanities/Humanistic Studies

    • UCLA Extension

      1994 - 1996
      Certificate Fundaising

  • Experience

    • Various Campaigns & Organizations

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
      Political Fundraiser

      Raised money for candidates running for LA County Supervisor, LA City Council, California Assembly and US Senate

    • Westside Womens Clinic

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1993
      Development Assistant

      Duties included: database management, event support, donor acknowledgement, newsletter creation and publication

    • California Environmental Voters

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1998
      Director of Development

      Duties included: Event Creation and Management, Major Donor Political Fundraising, Donor Bundling, Database Management, Board Liaison, Interim Director of CLCV Fund (non-political arm of CLCV)

    • Shakespeare Festival LA

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
      Director of Advancement

      Duties included: Grant Writing and Reporting, Event Coordination, Membership Services and Board of Directors relations.

    • Children's Community School

      Jan 2000 - Dec 2022
      Director of Advancement

      Duties include responsibility for: Admissions, Matriculation, Marketing, Fundraising (Annual Fund, Gala, Foundation, Corporate, Major Donor, Capital Campaign, Endowment), Social Media, Internal Relations (Board of Directors, Parents, Volunteers, Alumni), External Relations (Neighborhood, Government, Public, Media), Academic Calendaring, Database Management, Website, and other Special Projects. I act as the Assistant Head of School.

    • Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center

      Dec 2022 - now
      Exectuive Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Freedom Writer

      Issued by Amnesty International USA
      Amnesty International USAAssociated with Heather McPherson

    • Big Sunday Call Trainer

      Issued by The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
      The Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesAssociated with Heather McPherson

    • Grant Review Panelist

      Issued by National Endowment for the Arts
      National Endowment for the ArtsAssociated with Heather McPherson

    • National Conference Steering Committee, Los Angeles

      Issued by Progressive Education Network on Oct 2013
      Progressive Education NetworkAssociated with Heather McPherson

    • Board Member

      Issued by Beth Hillel Day School on Aug 2011
      Beth Hillel Day SchoolAssociated with Heather McPherson

    • Alto

      Issued by Temple Beth HIllel Choir on Aug 2016
      Temple Beth HIllel ChoirAssociated with Heather McPherson